What type of property is 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT last change hands?

9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT last sold for £146,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,000 in March 2007, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and October 2014, 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT rose from £143,000 to £146,000, a change of £3,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

The current EPC rating for 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 7DT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT located?

9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

The closest primary school to 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is Highfield Church of England Primary School (935m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cantell School (526m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

The closest bus stop to 9 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is Bassett Crescent, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Elm Close, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DT

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Elm Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

9 Elm Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO16 7DT). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (58–74 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 is 26.7% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 64.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from May 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromF29toE50

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Elm Close, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Elm Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Elm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£146,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2014Most recent
£146,000
+2.1%over 7 years
21 March 2007
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 7DT: £160,500 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in SO16 7DT

On the street

Versus other Elm Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Elm Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,517

Street avg £1,868

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southampton district page.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bassett Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cantell School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 7DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 7DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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